Assistant Research Scientist - Dissemination and Implementation
Sanford Health
Summary
The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for dissemination and implementation (D&I) research on behalf of the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, a CDC-NIOSH funded center of excellence within Sanford's National Farm Medicine Center.
Job description
Department Details
The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for dissemination and implementation (D&I) research on behalf of the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, a CDC-NIOSH funded center of excellence within Sanford's National Farm Medicine Center.
Summary
Assistant Research Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research. Research would include but is not limited to complex laboratory testing, experiments, epidemiological/data driven research, health services research, field research, and analysis following established protocols.
Job Description
Analyzes and evaluates findings. Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals.
Writes technical summaries and publications or co-authors. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results. Applies for smaller/regional grants aligned with expertise and in support of other research programmatic needs across the research enterprise. High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
Possesses ability to implement experiments and other complex study designs in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues. Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required. Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training. Possesses knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis. Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team. Required publications and funding upon appointment is minimal. Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.
Qualifications
Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Instructor. Selected from national applicant pool or known to be nationally competitive.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field
- Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study
- Knowledge of scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives
- Ability to implement experiments and complex study designs
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis
- Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data
- Project management, decision-making, and analytical skills
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.